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SAE J403 1020 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20

Strong Match — 94.3% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

SAE J403 1020 (SAE J403:2014) and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. SAE J403 1020 is typically used for chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes, while BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is commonly used for used for nuts, bolts, hydraulic fittings, precision turned parts, sleeves, and couplings.. SAE J403 1020 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States, while BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, SAE J403 1020 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is a 94.3% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 94.3%.

Frequently Compared With SAE J403 1020:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
94.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
94.3%
Specifications
Property SAE J403 1020 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20
Standard SAE J403:2014 BS 970 (Part 1):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.18-0.23 0.18-0.23
Mn (%) 0.30-0.60 0.70-0.90
P (%) <=0.030 (flat rolled), <=0.040 (long products) Not specified
S (%) <=0.035 (flat rolled), <=0.050 (long products) Not specified
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Typical Applications
SAE J403 1020
Chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20
Used for nuts, bolts, hydraulic fittings, precision turned parts, sleeves, and couplings.
Key Differences
Can SAE J403 1020 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20?
SAE J403 1020 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is often considered as a substitute for SAE J403 1020 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
SAE J403 1020
Round Bar → (3 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 5900–6500 mm (232.28–255.91 in)
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 4800–6600 mm (188.98–259.84 in)
On M-EX Right Now
SAE J403 1020
3 active listings and RFQs →
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between SAE J403 1020 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20?
SAE J403 1020 specifies P, S which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20.
Can SAE J403 1020 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20?
SAE J403 1020 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is often considered as a substitute for SAE J403 1020 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.